The old-timers I used to work with called woodworkers "mechanics." If, as the dictionary says, a mechanic is "a manual laborer or artisan," then I guess the term fits. On this woodworking blog I share photos and thoughts about my projects past and present. I wholeheartedly welcome your comments, questions, criticisms, and reflections!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Chaweeka Plane

"Chaweeka" is a catch-all noun invented (so far as I know) by my friend Nick's late mother Jane. It can be used to describe any small item, from say a lamp finial to a tiny plane like the one pictured below. This plane came with a set of WWII-vintage chisels I recently bought through ebay. I can think of many times in the past when it would have been very helpful.